First making headlines back in 2021 as the world’s tallest teenager, olivier.rioux is now a man. But that doesn’t mean his growth spurt is over 😱📏 Rioux committed to the Florida Gators NCAA basketball team this past fall, standing at 7 feet and 5.33 inches. Since then, he’s already sprouted some more. The 18-year-old is now listed at 7-foot-9, two inches taller than when he entered the program. Meanwhile, the Canadian giant weighs an imposing 290 pounds. On the court, Rioux is also nearing professional status, having appeared with Canada’s national team in several FIBA events, including the 2024 U18 FIBA AmeriCup, 2023 U19 World Cup, 2022 U17 World Cup, and 2021 U16 Americas Championship 🤩 He’s already a whole foot taller than LeBron James (6-foot-9) and towers over giants like former players Yao Ming (7-foot-6) and Shaquille O’Neal (7-foot-1). Wow. #dailyhivecan #ncaa